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A data processing agreement is vital for serving customers in Europe. You can make a DPA agreement online with just a few clicks and completely free.

Create Data Processing Agreement
Create DPA

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A data processing agreement is vital for serving customers in Europe. You can make a DPA agreement online with just a few clicks and completely free.

Get DPA in minutes

Get DPA in minutes

Don’t start from scratch–just complete the fillable fields of our data processing agreement template according to your business needs and share it easily.

GDPR compliant

GDPR compliant

Our data processing agreement template is created by lawyers and includes all the obligatory clauses recommended by the European Commission.

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eSign a DPA

Our eSignatures are legally-binding, and we provide a certificate with every data processing agreement signed. So, you can sign your public DPA remotely.

Modify DPA easily

Modify DPA easily

Our powerful document editor allows you to customize your data processing agreement in-app to meet your brand requirements and design guidelines.

Your data is safe

Your data is safe

We encrypt every DPA file and eSignature with AES-256 and sophisticated key management. Our service is compliant with SOC 2, HIPAA, and FERPA.

DPA templates

DPA templates

Get a head start with our data processing agreement templates. Also, you can create your own templates and re-use or personalize them for each new client.

How to Write a Data Processing Agreement in 4 Easy Steps

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Click “Create your DPA” to signup for a free account
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Fill in the pre-defined fields and customize your DPA template
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Add recipients to request a signature on your DPA and sign it yourself
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Download your signed DPA after all parties have completed the document

Still have questions? We’ve got answers

Data Protection Agreement (DPA) is a legally binding contract between service providers and clients (data processors and data controllers accordingly). It governs the use of EU citizens’ personal data for commercial purposes. You must make a data protection agreement if you want to share personal data (full name, address, phone, email, etc.) with a contractor. Signing DPA in electronic or written is critical to comply with GDPR.

There are three essential purposes for a data protection agreement:

  • Limit possible operations that can the hired contractor perform with personal data
  • Define terms for the personal data transfer and processing
  • Set technical requirements for how personal data should be acquired, used, protected, and stored.

Signing a data protection agreement shifts responsibility to your contractor for proper personal data processing. Failure to sign a DPA can result in penalties of $22 mln and more.

Data protection agreements are obligatory for signing when engaging third parties' tools and services to manage the personal data of EU residents.

The obligatory content of a data protection agreement is stated in article 28.3 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • purpose of personal data processing
  • duration of the processing
  • types and categories of personal data
  • data controller’s rights and responsibilities
  • data processor’s specific requirements

A data controller is a company that owns personal data and intends to share it with a third party. The data controller establishes rules and requirements of data processing for a contractor by making a DPA.

A Data processor is a company or person hired to handle the personal data on behalf of the client company (the data controller). It could be a service provider or a software vendor that requires personal data to execute the core function.

Your client (the data controller) will instruct you on the activities to ensure proper personal data processing. You should follow technical requirements, operational procedures, personnel training, and other measures stated in the data protection agreement.

Ensure the data protection agreement is feasible and governs sufficient data security. When signing a DPA, check for loopholes, uncertainties, and room for misinterpretation.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law system in the European Union that governs personal data security, collection, and processing. The regulation empowers customers with control over their data while keeping businesses responsible for its legitimate collection and use. GDPR applies to every business that operates the personal data of EU citizens, regardless of the company geolocation. The European Commission adopted the law framework in 2016, and it became effective two years later.

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